India, Germany sign key MoUs; trade crosses $50 billion

IANS | January 12, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India and Germany on Monday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, giving a fresh boost to their strategic partnership.

Gold, silver prices hit fresh highs amid global uncertainties

IANS | January 12, 2026 10:37 AM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Gold and silver prices touched record highs on Monday as markets reacted to the US Justice Department's escalation of tensions with the Federal Reserve and intensifying protests in Iran that heightened geopolitical risks.